Royal Ascot 2025 Weather Forecast Suggests a Warm & Dry Festival

A five-day event, draped in tradition and pageantry, Royal Ascot 2025 gets underway at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire on Tuesday, June 17.

SportsCasting takes a look at how the weather gods are likely to behave over the course of the festival.

Complete Royal Ascot 2025 Weather Forecast

Like the rest of the UK, Royal Ascot also demonstrates moody weather patterns. From sunshine to downpour, things can change quite rapidly in Berkshire. However, as per the current data from the Met, the 35-race horse-racing extravaganza — which is likely to be dominated by six Royal Ascot bankers — will be warm and possibly dry.

Below, we will take a look at the day-by-day weather forecast breakdown for Royal Ascot 2025:

What Will the Weather Be Like at Royal Ascot on Tuesday?

According to the Met Office, Tuesday will have clear skies throughout the event, which starts at 2:30 PM, as per the Royal Ascot 2025 schedule. The chance of rain is negligible, hovering under 5%. On Tuesday, the temperatures are likely to range between 26°C (4:00 PM) and 23°C (8:00 PM), with a maximum UV index of 6 (2:00 PM). Real Feel, meanwhile, will be between 24°C (4:00 PM) and 20°C (8:00 PM).

Wind speed will remain between 9 and 10 mph, with gusting up to 23 mph, blowing from west/west-north-west. Visibility will not be an issue, whereas the humidity is unlikely to exceed 41%.

What Will the Weather Be Like at Royal Ascot on Wednesday?

Wednesday, June 18, will also be warm and have clear skies throughout the day. The maximum temperature is expected to be 26°C, sustained between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The lowest during the event window will be around 25°C between 1:00 and 4:00 PM. Real Feel will be identical to the actual temperature. The chance of rain remains at less than 5%.

Wind speed will drop to 4–6 mph, with gusting up to 13 mph. UV index will hit its peak of 7 at 1:00 PM, so pack sunscreen if you are attending Royal Ascot 2025. Visibility will be excellent, with humidity not exceeding 40% during racing hours.

What Will the Weather Be Like at Royal Ascot on Thursday?

Day three at Royal Ascot 2025 is set to be the warmest of all, with maximum temperature hitting 28°C at 4:00 PM. Real Feel, meanwhile, will stay consistent at 26°C between 1:00 PM and past 4:00 PM. The air temperature will drop to 27°C right around the end of the day’s races at 7:00 PM. UV index will peak at 7 around 1:00 PM. Currently, there is a <5% chance of rain for Day Three.

The wind direction will switch to east-south-east/south-east on Thursday. Speeds will fluctuate between 7 and 9 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. Visibility will be excellent, and humidity will range from 23% (4:00 PM) to 38% (1:00 PM).

What Will the Weather Be Like at Royal Ascot on Friday?

The penultimate day of Royal Ascot 2025 will not be as sunny, with some cloud cover expected between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Max temp is likely to be 27°C at 4:00 PM, with a minimum of 26°C. Real feel will be 1/2°C cooler than the air temperatures. UV index peaks at 7 around 1:00 PM.

The chance of rain rises slightly to 10%, so a bit of drizzle could hit the course. Wind speed, meanwhile, will sustain around 8 mph, with gusts between 16 and 19 mph. The breeze will flow from south-east/south-south-east. There is unlikely to be any issues with visibility, and humidity will not exceed 43%.

What Will the Weather Be Like at Royal Ascot on Saturday?

The maximum and minimum temperatures on the final day of Royal Ascot 2025 are likely to mimic those on Friday. Peak UV of 7 is likely to be observed around 1:00 PM. The chance of rain remains at 10% with predominantly clear skies over Berkshire.

Wind direction will switch from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, shifting from south-east to south-west. Speeds will range between 8–9 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. Saturday is predicted to be the most humid day of Royal Ascot 2025, with a peak humidity of 46% around 1:00 PM. Visibility will once again be excellent.

It will be an action-packed event, featuring the best in the industry. This year, viewership numbers are likely to soar in Japan, as Satono Reve competes to become the first Japanese Royal Ascot winner. Keep your eyes on SportsCasting, as we will be sure to bring highlights and crucial news throughout the event.

What Is The Royal Ascot Going ‘Ground’ Expected To Be?

Of course the Royal Ascot weather forecast has an impact on the ground at the track too.

With a dry and hot period expected, it’s unlikely the Ascot ground will change much over the five-day meeting.

As we head into day one the Royal Ascot going is described as ‘GOOD’, ‘good-to-firm’ in places.

With the GoingStick as follows: Straight Course – Stands’ Side 7.8, Centre 8.2, Far Side 7.8, Round 7.5.